Physiotherapists

Service: Allied Health

Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Contract: Permanent - full time or part time hours

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

If you are an experienced Physiotherapist looking to continue your career in health, or a new graduate seeking an opportunity to build your knowledge across core hospital services this could be the role for you. Come and live in the Wairarapa - a place where you can make a difference to your community and enjoy a great lifestyle!

We have full and part time roles available and welcome applications from enthusiastic Physiotherapists with solid experience across adult and paediatric general health settings, or new graduates who are keen to consolidate their skills in a secondary hospital setting. We need clinicians with flexibility and enthusiasm, who thrive in a team environment, and are focused on delivering the best possible clinical care for clients.

About the Team/Service/ Location

If you have a passion for working with clients to maximise care across a range of clinical areas (acute medical, rehabilitation and paediatrics) in a secondary hospital setting this is the role you have been waiting for. Our Physiotherapy team (based in Wairarapa Hospital in Masterton) is a small, dynamic team that is well supported by the allied health and multidisciplinary teams and has close links with regional and national physiotherapy networks. The Physiotherapist is an integral part of multidisciplinary team function and in this role, you will be working closely with the clinical team to assess and manage acute presentations and longstanding impairments, contribute to discharge planning and provide ongoing intervention to support people to remain as functional as possible in their homes and communities.

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About you

The successful applicant needs to have the following.

• New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practicing certificate.
• Postgraduate or undergraduate experience across musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological settings.
• A current driver's licence.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 9 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nick Hohepa Physiotherapy Team Leader on 0272163972 or Nicholas.Hohepa@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

A copy of the New Graduate Physiotherapist position description is available on request.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.